Category: Socio-economic issues

2nd World Summit on Accessible Tourism – Destinations for All 2018

The 2nd edition of the World Summit Destinations for All will take place in Brussels, in October 2018. The aim is to give concrete expression to the UNWTO Recommendations on Accessible Tourism.

The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings

As cities work to add technologies to improve residents’ lives and mobility, many are putting a renewed focus on inclusivity and equitable innovation distribution. Yet, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group.

Why tourism social entrepreneurs are good for business and community

For every $1 invested in a social enterprise, there was an estimated return of $4.13 in community benefits.

How to create a language school and homestay network: Interview with Catherine Gray

How one woman went to Mexico, fell in love and ended up creating a social enterprise creating an intercultural language school and community homestay network

Should you ride an elephant?

Ethical travellers should take some time and find our about the options before taking part in elephant tourism – all good tour operators will have a policy on elephant tourism and if they do offer treks should be able to justify the options they offer.

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